The aim of the vapour control layer is to control where water vapour travels within the building and to try to minimise the risk of condensation occurring within the building or within the interstitial spaces of building elements. The session will cover: fundamentals of humidity and water vapour; vapour permeability of materials; ventilation within the […]
The aim of Air control in a building in a cool climate is primarily to control heat loss through unwanted infiltration of outside air. This session will cover; building sealing strategies; air control membranes; air leakage standards and testing; and the importance of introduced mechanical ventilation in well-sealed buildings.
In this Formal CPD course, architects will learn about innovations in windows and doors systems in order to design, build, and construct homes that meet the new 7-star energy-efficiency provisions. The course will cover vital elements such as climate zones, U Values ad solar heat gain coefficients, enabling architects to specify the right windows and […]
Sea-level rise will bring profound changes to coastal environments, impacting infrastructure, buildings, parks, industry and communities. Instead of prioritising risk management as the primary perspective, it's important to understand that the transformation of coastal cities can offer more opportunities than treats. This presentation will provide a guideline along with four adaptation strategies for coastal urban […]
In this formal CPD presentation, a range of key topics and how they relate to the core professional obligations relating to Building Defects, Professional Standards and Compliance.
An in-person event to bridge the gap between the last PALS session before Round 2 and the APE Exam. Hopeful APE registrants are welcome to attend to experience the breadth of knowledge needed to register as an architect.
An in-person event to bridge the gap between the last PALS session before Round 2 and the APE Exam. Hopeful APE registrants are welcome to attend to experience the breadth of knowledge needed to register as an architect.
An in-person event to bridge the gap between the last PALS session before Round 2 and the APE Exam. Hopeful APE registrants are welcome to attend to experience the breadth of knowledge needed to register as an architect.
An in-person event to bridge the gap between the last PALS session before Round 2 and the APE Exam. Hopeful APE registrants are welcome to attend to experience the breadth of knowledge needed to register as an architect.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
